# link the dot vs Smart

The clearest difference is ads: Smart at none against link the dot's shown. Smart also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

link the dot ships an update every 11 months, Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | link the dot | Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 17 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [亚州 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/991530214) | [Wiktor Charytoniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724681428) |

## What reviewers say

### link the dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-the-dot/id998171784)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-fun/id6670493503)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is link the dot free?

link the dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart free?

Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do link the dot or Smart have ads?

link the dot shows ads; Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, link the dot or Smart?

link the dot ships an update every 11 months, and Smart every 2 months. Most recently, link the dot was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart on November 8, 2026.

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